The William (Wilhelm, Sr.) & Katherina Rutz Home Page

The William (Wilhelm, Sr.) & Katherina Rutz Home Page

Updated September 6, 2000

Wilhelm, Sr. & Katherina (Hettinger) Rutz immigrated to the US from Denhoff, Russia, via Philadelphia on April 15, 1911. They were one family among thousands of Volga Germans to settle in America. They farmed in Windsor, Colorado, from 1911 to 1948.Wilhelm & Katherina had 13 children, four of whom died in their youth. If you have any information about their ancestors or siblings, please contact me and I would be happy to share information and research sources with you.